Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
wonderful cozy bar. excellent food in a down to earth, non-trendy, elegant atmosphere. casual but upscale. The sauteed oyster mushroom appetizer is delicious.
18 locals recommend
Trestle on Tenth
242 10th Avenue wonderful cozy bar. excellent food in a down to earth, non-trendy, elegant atmosphere. casual but upscale. The sauteed oyster mushroom appetizer is delicious.
amazing pastries! you must try the almond croissant! it is one of the most delicious things I have ever eaten.
52 locals recommend
La Bergamote
177 9th Aveamazing pastries! you must try the almond croissant! it is one of the most delicious things I have ever eaten.
great gourmet grocery store with wine store next door and restaurant
72 locals recommend
Foragers Market
56 Adams Stgreat gourmet grocery store with wine store next door and restaurant
right on the corner - great stand-by - very cozy. I love their crepes! Reasonably priced. Neighborhoody. Casual. Friendly.
35 locals recommend
Le Grainne Cafe
183 9th Averight on the corner - great stand-by - very cozy. I love their crepes! Reasonably priced. Neighborhoody. Casual. Friendly.
Unbelievably delicious vegan restaurant. You won't believe the food is vegan!
24 locals recommend
Blossom on Ninth
72 University PlaceUnbelievably delicious vegan restaurant. You won't believe the food is vegan!
Sullivan Street Bakery
236 9th AveDelicious sandwiches and baked goods
El Quinto Pino NYC
401 W 24th StDelicious tapas. Miniscule size. Very cute.
Cookshop
156 10th AveDelicious
Blossom Du Jour
259 W 23rd Stdelicious vegan food to go. Must try the cookies!
Lovely outdoor bar right down the block. Go there during warm weather for white wine and oysters.
18 locals recommend
Alta Linea
180 10th AveLovely outdoor bar right down the block. Go there during warm weather for white wine and oysters.
Sightseeing
The High Line Park
Arts & Culture
Salmagundi Museum of American Art
Just a beautiful space to be in, even if you're not excited about the art. But of course the art is fantastic. I recommend getting a drink at The Modern - the bar/restaurant on the first floor.
2114 locals recommend
The Museum of Modern Art
11 West 53rd StreetJust a beautiful space to be in, even if you're not excited about the art. But of course the art is fantastic. I recommend getting a drink at The Modern - the bar/restaurant on the first floor.
This is one among numerous art galleries in west chelsea. Check out more here: http://chelseagallerymap.com/ Openings are usually Thursday evenings - wander in and get a glass of wine and check out the art. Note: galleries are closed on sundays and mondays.
101 locals recommend
Gagosian Gallery
555 W 24th StThis is one among numerous art galleries in west chelsea. Check out more here: http://chelseagallerymap.com/ Openings are usually Thursday evenings - wander in and get a glass of wine and check out the art. Note: galleries are closed on sundays and mondays.
The museum is focused around Himalayan art, but they also have a fantastic cabaret cinema series where they show films and then have interesting cultural figures speak about them afterwards. You can bring your glass of wine or cocktail into the theater with you.
106 locals recommend
Rubin Museum of Art
150 W 17th StThe museum is focused around Himalayan art, but they also have a fantastic cabaret cinema series where they show films and then have interesting cultural figures speak about them afterwards. You can bring your glass of wine or cocktail into the theater with you.
The word "museum" does not properly describe this fascinating place, which consists of several 19th century tenement and factory buildings that have not been altered since the early 20th century - go on one of the tours to get a fascinating glimpse of what life was like on the lower east side 100 year ago. And the gift shop is great!
15 locals recommend
Lower East Side Tenement Museum Bookshop
103 Orchard StThe word "museum" does not properly describe this fascinating place, which consists of several 19th century tenement and factory buildings that have not been altered since the early 20th century - go on one of the tours to get a fascinating glimpse of what life was like on the lower east side 100 year ago. And the gift shop is great!
Parks & Nature
The High Line Park
Shopping
Full of shops and restaurants. Cool building - original Nabisco factory.
1123 locals recommend
Chelsea Market
75 9th Ave Full of shops and restaurants. Cool building - original Nabisco factory.
the store has a new "theme" each month - it is curated like an art gallery. They always have cool, unusual stuff.
14 locals recommend
STORY at Macy's
151 West 34th Streetthe store has a new "theme" each month - it is curated like an art gallery. They always have cool, unusual stuff.
Steven Alan
140 10th AveBeautiful clothing, shoes, jewelry, home goods. Not cheap.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Top of the Standard (bar/restaurant on top floor) is a major scene - expensive and fancy - I would at least go for a drink at the bar just for the fun of it. Le Bain is the more casual, night-clubby bar on the top floor - they have a "plunge pool" in the dance floor during the summer!
294 locals recommend
The Standard Biergarten
848 Washington St The Top of the Standard (bar/restaurant on top floor) is a major scene - expensive and fancy - I would at least go for a drink at the bar just for the fun of it. Le Bain is the more casual, night-clubby bar on the top floor - they have a "plunge pool" in the dance floor during the summer!
Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre East Village
45 Bleecker Stgreat comedy!
Cinepolis
260 W 23rd Stgood standard neighborhood movie theater
During warm weather months, this place is amazing - an old sunken ship that was restored. Food is limited - burgers, salmon, salad. Go for the atmosphere and the views. They have music shows too.
141 locals recommend
Frying Pan
207 12th AveDuring warm weather months, this place is amazing - an old sunken ship that was restored. Food is limited - burgers, salmon, salad. Go for the atmosphere and the views. They have music shows too.